Thorax 1 Flashcards
How many pair of ribs is. the bony thorax made up of?
12 ribs
How many sections is the bony thorax divided into?
Divided into 5 sections
What type of system is the bony thorax and what does it aid?
Protective system as well as aiding in expansion
What may some patients complain of in upper epigastric region where the xiphoid process is?
Some patients complain of lump in upper epigastric region, due to calcification of xiphoid process
What are true ribs and what ribs are they?
True ribs attach directly to the sternum
Ribs 1-7
What are false ribs and what ribs are they?
These are ribs that fuse together to come together and join to the sternum
Ribs 8-10
What are floating ribs and what ribs are they?
These are the lowermost ribs that are attached only to vertebrae, and not to sternum
Ribs 11-12
What is the superior thoracic aperture also known as and what does it emphasise the importance of?
Superior thoracic aperture known anatomically as the “thoracic inlet,” but clinically as the “thoracic outlet” emphasizing the important nerves and arteries that pass from the thorax to the neck and upper limb.
What does the superior thoracic aperture allow the passage of?
It allows for the passage of nerves, vessels, and viscera from the neck into the thoracic cavity.
Why are the anatomical positions important in the superior thoracic aperture?
Anatomical positions important when planning surgeries or procedures
What does the spinous process angle in thoracic vertebrae allow?
Spinous process angle allows forward flexion and movement of thoracic rib cage
What does the vertebral notch in thoracic vertebrae allow?
Vertebral notch allows nerve to come out in between to connect to spinal cord
What do pedicle in thoracic vertebrae hold the body to?
-Pedicles hold the body to the rest of the process
Why are thoracic vertebrae porous?
Vertebrates are porous to allow blood vessels to vasculate
Where are fracture most likely to occur on a rib?
Fractures more likely to occur at angled section
Where do costal groove lie and what do they contain?
Costal groove lie underneath each rib and contain our vessels
Order of vessels in costal groove from superior to inferior
From Superior to inferior(Vein, Artery, Nerve)
VAN
What is a cervical rib and due to what?
Cervical rib is an extra rib due to an elongation of transverse process of cervical vertebrae
What symptoms can cervical ribs cause?
Can cause tingling in the fingertips
What can cervical ribs impinge?
Impinge nerve routes
Where do scalene muscles at the first rib come from?
Scalene muscles come from transverse processes from C spine.
How many scalene muscles are there and what are they labelled as?
3 of them. Anterior, middle, posterior
What do scalene muscles help with the division of?
Help with the division of arterial and venous system
Why is the first rib rarely fractured?
This rib is rarely fractured because of its protected position posteroinferior to the clavicle
Does the first rib have a costal groove?
No
What does the 11th and 12th rib not have that other ribs may do? What does the 12th rib not have that the 11th rib does?
- No neck
- No tubercle
- 12th rib has no costal groove whereas 11th does
What is the origin of the clavicular part of the pectoralis major muscle?
Anterior surface of medial half of clavicle
What is the origin of the sternocostal part of the pectoralis major muscle?
Anterior surface of sternum, costal cartilages of ribs 1-6
What is the origin of the abdominal part of the pectoralis major muscle?
Anterior layer of rectus sheath
Where is the insertion of the pectoralis major muscle?
Crest of greater tubercle of humerus
What are the actions allowed by the pectoralis major muscle?
Shoulder joint: Arm adduction, arm internal rotation, arm flexion
What is the innervation by the pectoralis major muscle and at what vertebral level;?
Lateral and medial pectoral nerve(C5-T1)
What is the bloody supply of the pectoralis major muscle?
Pectoral branches of thoracoacromial artery, perforating branches of internal thoracic artery
What is the origin of pectoralis minor muscle?
Anterior surface, costal cartilage of ribs 3-5
Where is the insertion of the pectoralis minor muscle?
Medial border and coracoid process of scapula
What is the innervation by in pectoralis minor muscle and at what vertebrae level?
Medial and lateral pectoral nerves(C5-T1)
What is the blood supply by in pectoralis minor muscle ?
- Thoracoacromial artery(Pectoral and deltoid branches)
- Superior thoracic artery
- Lateral thoracic artery
What is the function of pectoralis minor muscle?
Scapulothoracic joint:
- Draws scapula anteroinferiorly
- Stabilises scapula on thoracic wall
What is the origin of the external intercostal muscle?
Inferior border of ribs
Where is the insertion of the external intercostal muscles?
Superior border of immediate rib below
What is the action of the external intercostal muscle?
- Elevate ribs during forced inspiration
- Supports intercostal spaces and thoracic cage